Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Gwynedd

Things to do

Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve

Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd

Hotel

The Hotel Portmeirion

Portmeirion, Gwynedd

★★★★

Remarkable location with spectacular views.

Restaurant

The Hotel Portmeirion

Portmeirion, Gwynedd

Lively modern Welsh cooking in a fantasy Italianate village.

Things to do

Portmeirion

Portmeirion, Gwynedd

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Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve

Maentwrog, Gwynedd

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Harlech Castle

Harlech, Gwynedd

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Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve

Gellilydan, Gwynedd

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Ffestiniog Railway

Porthmadog, Gwynedd

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Plas Brondanw Gardens

Llanfrothen, Gwynedd

Restaurant with rooms

Aberdunant Hall

Porthmadog, Gwynedd

★★★★

Stylish cooking and elegant rooms set in beautiful ancient parkland.

Things to do

Ceunant Cynfal National Nature Reserve

Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

Hotel

Ty Mawr Hotel

Llanbedr, Gwynedd

★★★

Excellent hospitality in a lovely countryside setting.

Things to do

Coed Cymerau National Nature Reserve

Rhyd-Y-Sarn, Gwynedd

Holiday park

Greenacres Holiday Park

Porthmadog, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Close to Black Rock Sands with excellent leisure and entertainment for all ages.

Things to do

Hafod Garregog National Nature Reserve

Garreg, Gwynedd

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Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd

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Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve

Ganllwyd, Gwynedd

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Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

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Criccieth Castle

Criccieth, Gwynedd

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Sygun Copper Mine

Beddgelert, Gwynedd

Holiday park

Barmouth Bay Holiday Park

Talybont, Gwynedd

★★★★

Large modern park right by the sea.

Caravan & camping

Islawrffordd Caravan Park

Talybont, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Private beach, excellent children facilities and a smart bistro draw loyal campers.

Things to do

Craflwyn and Beddgelert (NT)

Beddgelert, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Trawsdir Touring Caravans & Camping Park

Barmouth, Gwynedd

★★★★★

A path leads to a notable eaterie from this top-notch park.

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RSPB Mawddach Woodlands

Dolgellau, Gwynedd

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Lloyd George Museum

Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd

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Cymer Abbey

Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd

Restaurant

Afon Restaurant

Dolgellau, Gwynedd

Modern British cooking in a charming garden room.

Hotel

Penmaenuchaf Dolgellau

Dolgellau, Gwynedd

★★★★

Handsome hall with formal gardens and a positive approach.

Caravan & camping

Hendre Mynach Touring Caravan & Camping Park

Barmouth, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Walking distance from the beach and Barmouth attractions.

Restaurant with rooms

The Fanny Talbot

Barmouth, Gwynedd

★★★★

Not just your average seaside gastro pub.

Restaurant

The Fanny Talbot

Barmouth, Gwynedd

Stylish pub dining close to the beach.

Guest accommodation

Dolgun Uchaf Bed & Breakfast

Dolgellau, Gwynedd

★★★★

Comfy rooms in an historic building set among rolling Welsh countryside.

Holiday park

Hafan y Môr Holiday Park

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Award-winning holiday park with superb facilities for all ages.

Things to do

Fairbourne Railway

Fairbourne, Gwynedd

Things to do

St Cybi's Well

Llangybi, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Abererch Sands Holiday Centre

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

★★★

Adjacent to a stunning sandy beach with glorious views.

Things to do

Bala Lake Railway

Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Bryn Gloch Caravan & Camping Park

Betws Garmon, Gwynedd

★★★★

Peaceful riverside park in the heart of Snowdonia.

Hotel

The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Llanberis, Gwynedd

★★★

Impressive hotel in beautiful surroundings.

Restaurant

The Victoria

Llanberis, Gwynedd

Contemporary flavours in a beautiful setting.

Things to do

Dolbadarn Castle

Llanberis, Gwynedd

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Carneddau and Glyderau (NT)

Bethesda, Gwynedd

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Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis, Gwynedd

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Mountain Xperience

Llanberis, Gwynedd

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Llanberis Lake Railway

Llanberis, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Tyn Cornel Camping

Bala, Gwynedd

★★★

Kayakers and canoeists will enjoy this fine riverside site.

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Paradise Adventures

Llanberis, Gwynedd

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National Slate Museum

Llanberis, Gwynedd

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Castell-y-Bere

Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Gwynedd

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Inigo Jones Slateworks

Groeslon, Gwynedd

A fascinating look at one of Wales' most enduring industries.

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Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

Capel Garmon, Gwynedd

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King Arthur's Labyrinth

Corris, Gwynedd

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Corris Craft Centre

Corris, Gwynedd

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Corris Mine Explorers

Corris, Gwynedd

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Lost Legends of The Stone Circle

Corris, Gwynedd

Restaurant with rooms

Plas Dinas Country House

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Experience excellent hospitality at this impressive and historic country house.

Restaurant

The Gunroom Restaurant

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Charming small restaurant with a royal family connection.

Things to do

Eifionydd (NT)

Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

White Tower Holiday Park

Llandwrog, Gwynedd

★★★★

Year-on-year investment ensures high standards.

Caravan & camping

Dinlle Caravan Park

Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Mature coastal park with great Snowdonia views.

Caravan & camping

Llys Derwen Caravan & Camping Site

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

★★★★

The best of rural Wales close to Caernarfon.

Things to do

Pont Minllyn

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Plas Gwyn Caravan & Camping Park

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

★★★★

Breakfast 'butties' and beverages delivered to pitches.

Caravan & camping

Riverside Camping

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

★★★★

Peaceful riverside park with touring and luxury glamping.

Restaurant

The Firecat

Mallwyd, Gwynedd

Inventive modern Welsh cooking.

Restaurant with rooms

The Firecat Country House

Mallwyd, Gwynedd

★★★★

Delightful retreat in beautiful Welsh countryside.

Things to do

Segontium Roman Fort

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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Welsh Highland Railway

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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Caernarfon Town Walls

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Inn

Black Boy Inn

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

★★★★

Interesting and full of character, a popular inn within the town walls.

Public house

Black Boy Inn

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

A beer lover's dream within Caernarfon's historic walls.

Caravan & camping

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan Park

Tywyn, Gwynedd

★★★★

Riverside walks and proximity to sandy beach add to the appeal.

Restaurant

Porth Tocyn Hotel

Abersoch, Gwynedd

Well-established country house with first-class cooking.

Hotel

Porth Tocyn Hotel

Abersoch, Gwynedd

★★★

Welcoming hospitality in a pleasant and elegant county house.

Restaurant

The Potted Lobster Abersoch

Abersoch, Gwynedd

Great local crustaceans with a sea view.

Caravan & camping

Bryn Bach Caravan & Camping Site

Abersoch, Gwynedd

★★★★

Cliff-top location and a warm welcome ensures happy memories.

Caravan & camping

Beach View Caravan Park

Abersoch, Gwynedd

★★★★

Superb clifftop location just minutes from the beach.

Things to do

GreenWood Forest Park

Y Felinheli, Gwynedd

Hotel

Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Bala, Gwynedd

★★★★★

First class service and friendly staff in a fine country house hotel.

Restaurant

Palé Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Bala, Gwynedd

Refined cooking in a historic mansion.

Caravan & camping

Deucoch Touring & Camping Park

Abersoch, Gwynedd

★★★★

Ideal base for exploring the Lleyn Peninsula.

Things to do

Talyllyn Railway

Tywyn, Gwynedd

Caravan & camping

Rhydolion

Abersoch, Gwynedd

★★★

A great farm site close to the coast.

Things to do

Penrhyn Castle

Bangor, Gwynedd

Things to do

Bangor Cathedral

Bangor, Gwynedd

Things to do

Storiel

Bangor, Gwynedd

Self-catering

Seascape I & II

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd

★★★★★

Charming seaside theme includes original art, reclaimed wood and superb lighting.

Hotel

Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd

★★★★

The intimate restaurant creates a memorable dining and breakfast experience.

Things to do

Plas-yn-Rhiw

Plas Yn Rhiw, Gwynedd

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Porth y Swnt (NT)

Aberdaron, Gwynedd

Things to do

Llyn Peninsula (NT)

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

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